Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy continues to recover from a torn MCL, and the team understandably appears to be in no rush regarding his return before the season is over.
LeSean McCoy injury update: Bills remaining cautious with their starting RB
LeSean McCoy may not return until 2016. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Head coach Rex Ryan expressed an emphasis on caution with McCoy, according to beat writer Joe Buscaglia. It seems as though McCoy will likely remain sidelined when the Bills take on the New York Jets in Week 17. Assuming McCoy doesn't suit up, Karlos Williams and Mike Gillislee will continue to split time in the backfield.
Fantasy impact: It’s beginning to sound as if fantasy owners will need to accept that McCoy is likely out for the final game of the season. Overall, McCoy was a solid fantasy contributor despite his slow start to the season due to injury. If anything, fantasy owners can acknowledge that McCoy can thrive in the Bills’ offense when healthy. He’ll likely be in the RB1 conversation heading into the 2016 season.
